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Sunday 4 March 2012

A Harbour and Bunnies

Two completely different crafts on the one page! I have been waiting to get half decent photos as I've got a new camera but havn't mastered it yet! (Might take a year or more)

First up is a Quirky harbour scene. Inspired by a local spot which sports 300 steps down to the bay. Down the bottom is a derelict house. The noise from the waves is something else and just imagine going up and down all those steps carrying barrels of fish or whatever. They must have been as thin as whippets. We've been down there twice in 22 years and that was enough for me!
Anyway I couldn't fit 300 steps on here I would have needed at plank of wood that fit through the front door and out the back, also wasn't about to cut out that many tiddy steps!

I dont know if you can see but the three seagulls are proud of the cliff so it looks more like they are flying. Got to have a buoy bobbing up and down as well.

Can you see the washing flapping in the wind? A pair of blue trousers and two red towels. The little fishing boat has port holes and fishing pots hanging on the side.

Not quite 300 steps! HH made the little boat and houses which I then painted and decorated. (he is rather pleased with it) Since this photo, he is going to screw a small ledge on the bottom of the plank so there is no danger of it tipping over, which could be removed if needed, to hang on a wall. It measures just over 12 long by 7 and half inches at it highest point.

Next up are the two bunny ballerinas, Rosseta and Rosebud. They are bigger than the others I have made being approx 11" high
                                                                    Rosetta Rabbit
Her knitted shoes and cardi are a lot brighter pink than the photo. She has a wrap over ballet card which matches her shoes, nice fushia pink and pearl necklace and sticky out double layer net tutu.

                                                                    Rosebud Rabbit
Here is her sister Rosebud. She has a fushia pink cabled jumper which matches her shoes. Her ears have two matching ribbons and a double layer net tutu which has a pink ribbon around the edge. She also is wearing her favourite pink and pearl necklace. Both will be going into my Etsy shop.


I have put this on http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-fresh-sewing-day-and-small-blog.html
http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/and http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/So pop along to see lots of other crafters.
 

27 comments:

  1. The quirky harbour is so effective and love the new ballerinas, so cute

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  2. Your quirky harbour scene is absolutely gorgeous, I LOVE it! I loved hearing the story of the 300 steps too!

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  3. I love the quirky feel of your pics... I can smell the sea and feel the breeze... and I know what you mean about the steps, I cheat down here in Leigh-on-sea by walking up the hill which is longer but easier on the legs :)

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  4. Gorgeous ballerinas - so pretty. The picture is really lovely - can see and hear everything in it. Hope you have a good week

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  5. Your creations just amaze me....you come up with the best ideas, and your work is so intricate....love it! Er....except the seagulls.....can't stand the blighters.....I always want to take potshots at 'em....rats of the sky!......I'm rantin', aren't I?.....sorry. ;p

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  6. How different and so lovely. The ballerinas are beautiful and the houses - they've got to be my favourite - I love little houses! The boats and seagulls are an added bonus - very clever indeed.

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  7. I know what you mean Anne-Marie they arn't my favourite either. BUT you can't have a cliff-top without them!

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  8. I am just loving these cute little houses, super scene, very clever

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  9. I really love all your village scenes!

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  10. Oh my, I love the quirky harbour scene! Absolutely love your designs! Xx

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  11. I really love all the brilliant scenes you make, I never would have thought to make one. You should visit my neck of the woods, Whitstable in Kent. I think you would find yourself lots of inspiration! X

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  12. Your harbour scene is absolutely beautiful.....you should be really proud. And as for your bunnies....LOVE 'em!! xx

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  13. I love really love your harbour. Happy holiday memories.

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  14. Your harbour picture is amazing. It must have taken a lot of work!

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  15. Quirky harbour - excellent. The detailing has been really carefully planned out. Great work!

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  16. Love that harbour-it's fabulous!As are the bunnies-so cute.

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  17. I've said it before but I have to say it again - your work is amazing!

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  18. What a brilliant scene, so much detail its fantastic. I love the little ballerina rabbits too. x

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  19. You little house scenes just intrigue me! That is so cool. BTW I know what you mean about a new camera. I had a Nikon D60 which I have literally worn out and just upgraded to a D7000. I am using it, but having to learn and it's hard. :) I sympathize with you.
    Love the fuzzy bunnies, they are adorable, and so well done.

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  20. The harbour picture is stunning. I love the way that things stand proud from it and give it depth.

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  21. oh the bunnies are too cute! Thanks for visiting too! :)

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  22. Wow. Your house scene is amazing! The bunnies are cut too.

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  23. Ok sweetie, you are sew full of talent...bunnies wonky houses...below your village...wow....totally impressed

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  24. A great harbour scene, I don't blame you for not doing all 300 steps.
    Your bunnies are lovely, so cute and pretty.

    Jan x

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  25. Hi I popped over after you visited my blog, thanks. The harbour is fab and the bunnies are so cute.

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  26. I think every home should have a wooden scene like this. I like how the wood gives the look of a sandy hill.

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